Form 6-K
FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March 2003
Commission File Number: 1-14836
ALSTOM
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
25, avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris, France
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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ENCLOSURES:
Press release dated March 12, 2003 "Patrick Kron Succeeds
Pierre Bilger as Chairman of the Board of ALSTOM"..............................3
Rule 135(c) Notice.............................................................4
12 March 2003
PATRICK KRON SUCCEEDS PIERRE BILGER
AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF ALSTOM
At a meeting held on 11 March 2003, following a proposal by Pierre Bilger, the
Board of Directors of ALSTOM has appointed Patrick Kron Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of ALSTOM. This appointment, with immediate effect, shortens a
transition period initially planned to last until 31 December 2003.
Pierre Bilger said: "For the past three months, as Chief Executive Officer,
Patrick Kron has taken on the management of the Company with skill, energy and
determination. There is no need to extend further this transition period. In the
interest of clarity and efficiency, I have therefore proposed to the Board that
he also becomes Chairman with immediate effect. On the eve of my departure from
this Company, which I managed for twelve years, I am convinced that under
Patrick Kron's leadership, its exceptional human, technical and industrial
potential, combined with its strong market positions world-wide, will allow
ALSTOM to overcome its present difficulties and restore its shareholders'
confidence."
Patrick Kron declared : "Pierre Bilger grew ALSTOM into one of the world leaders
in the transport and energy infrastructure markets. Under his leadership, the
Company registered world-wide a number of industrial and commercial successes,
and built a strong reputation for innovation. Together with the Board members
and all the staff of the Company, I pay tribute to Pierre and his strong
personal commitment."
The Board has also co-opted with immediate effect Gérard Hauser, Chairman and
CEO of Nexans, as a member of the Board and this appointment will be submitted
for ratification at the next Shareholders' Meeting.
Press enquiries: Gilles Tourvieille /Maria Dowd
(Tel. +33 1 47 55 23 15)
internet.press@chq.alstom.com
Investor relations: Elisabeth Rocolle-Teyssier
(Tel. +33 1 47 55 25 78)
investor.relations@chq.alstom.com
Internet: http://www.alstom.com
PRESS RELEASE
TO BE ISSUED IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
ALSTOM - Up to €600 million through a capital increase.
ALSTOM announced today its intention to raise additional
funds through a capital increase of up to €600 million.
Resolutions to approve the proposed capital increase will be
submitted at ALSTOM's Annual General Shareholder's meeting to be
held on 2 July 2003. The timing of the proposed capital increase
has yet to be determined.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL, OR A
SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIBE FOR, SECURITIES
IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SECURITIES REFERRED TO HEREIN HAVE NOT
BEEN, AND WILL NOT BE, REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933 AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE UNITED
STATES ABSENT REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION FROM
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO RULE
135 (C) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ALSTOM
Date: March 13, 2003 By: /s/ Philippe Jaffré
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Name: Philippe Jaffré
Title: Chief Financial Officer